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Lloyd Bacon was born on December 4, 1889, in San Jose, California, the son of actor/playwright Frank Bacon [2] - the co-author and star of the long-running Broadway show Lightnin' (1918) - and Jennie Weidman. Lloyd Bacon was not, contrary to some accounts, related to actor Irving Bacon, although he did direct him in a number of his films.
Lloyd Bacon was born in San Jose, California, on January 16, 1890, into a theatrical family (his father was Frank Bacon, a playwright and stage actor). His parents enlisted all the Bacon children onto the stage. Despite having a strong interest in law as a student at Santa Clara College, Lloyd opted for an acting career after appearing in a ...
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- San Jose, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Burbank, California, USA
Lloyd Bacon was born in San Jose, California, on January 16, 1890, into a theatrical family (his father was Frank Bacon, a playwright and stage actor). His parents enlisted all the Bacon children onto the stage. Despite having a strong interest in law as a student at Santa Clara College, Lloyd opted for an acting career after appearing in a ...
- December 4, 1889
- November 15, 1955
May 6, 2024 · Lloyd Bacon (born December 4, 1889, San Jose, California, U.S.—died November 15, 1955, Burbank, California) was an American director who made some 100 films and was known for his efficiency and businesslike approach; his popular movies included 42nd Street (1933) and It Happens Every Spring (1949). (Read Martin Scorsese’s Britannica essay ...
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Learn about Lloyd Bacon, an early Hollywood film director who made over 100 movies in various genres, including musicals, comedies and gangster films. He worked with stars like James Cagney, Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart and directed classics like '42nd Street' and 'Marked Woman'.
Passed | 88 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama. When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place and former friends try to kill him, he finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk. Director: Lloyd Bacon | Stars: Edward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sothern, Donald Crisp. Votes: 3,168.
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Lloyd Bacon was an American actor and director who made films in various genres, including musicals, comedies, and dramas. He is best known for directing 42nd Street, Footlight Parade, and My Darling Clementine.
